What does the Bible say about the dead? - Part 3

In "Part Two" of this series we covered:

• The dead in Christ will be resurrected when Christ returns.
• Gods judgment will occur when He returns.
• Ghosts are not the spirits of dead people, they are demons.
• Our souls are not immortal.
• Souls are not something that can exist outside of our bodies.
• The Spirit is the breath of God, which is what the body needs to have a soul.

1. You Can't take anything with you after you die.

   

   • Therefore, while we have breath, invest in heavenly treasures by:

     • Studying the Bible and obeying Gods word.
     • Praying.
     • Witnessing and doing good to others.

     

2. There are no "Second Changes" after death.

   

   

   • Catholics believe if you have some sin remaining in you that prevents you from going to heaven, you go to "Purgatory" where you will be "purified" and then go to heaven.
   • You will die only once before Gods judgment. His reward will happen when He returns.

3. Death is not the end.

   
   
   
   

   • Jesus, who took our punishment, gives us this great hope that when He returns His reward is eternal life with Him for all eternity.
   • Heaven will be so beautiful and amazing that it's not even close to our greatest imaginations!
   • Jesus Himself is preparing this place for us and His greatest desire is to be with us!

   

   Let’s summarize what we read.

   • You can't take anything with you when you die.
   • There are no second chances to "get it right."
   • Death is not the end, but the beginning if a new life with Christ!